The story of “La Boheme” is richly layered and detailed, and one to which any young artist working in Portland today could relate. The Giacomo Puccini opera, on stage this week at Merrill Auditorium courtesy of PORTopera, brings audiences into the daily lives of young artists struggling in the Latin Quarter of Paris. As only […]

It took 50 years and a move to Portland for author Kate Christensen to discover how to manage her appetit so it’s truly bon.

Brazil is prepared for a million or more visitors for World Youth Day and Francis’ weeklong stay.

Maine Heritage Timber Co. retrieves the logs from a 1,000-acre lake in Millinocket for wood flooring, wainscoting and furniture.

The city tops out at 95 degrees, beating the previous mark for July 19 by a single degree.

The city tops out at 95 degrees, beating the previous mark for July 19 by a single degree.

Investigators still aren’t sure if the brake problems were due to mechanical issues or human error.

Property taxes are set to rise in many towns, but low- and middle-income Mainers will get less help.

Property taxes are set to rise in many towns, but low- and middle-income Mainers will get less help.

Although wrecker companies asked for the change, they say it’s still not enough to pay the bills.